jonnybutter
Senior Member
For realism nothing matches sound of the Bohemian violin by Virharmonic. I like SWAM and SM strings too, but if you want realism, there is still no contest, AFAIC.
was leaning SM but genuinely think i need thisThe SM strings sound good, but can they do THIS?
OK so here's a test drive that I put some actual effort in. Turns out AM is exactly the thing I needed for chamber-sized JRPG type writing.
OK so here's a test drive that I put some actual effort in. Turns out AM is exactly the thing I needed for chamber-sized JRPG type writing.
So nice! That's one of the sound I'm after.
Did you layer another chamber sized library or swam only?
Fall in love with this mock up.
OK so here's a test drive that I put some actual effort in. Turns out AM is exactly the thing I needed for chamber-sized JRPG type writing.
If you have midi data that you would be willing to share? It would be really interesting for (FF fans like us at least?) To hear a mock up like this performed by other libraries just to contrast how much different modeling really is as far as realism
Thanks! It's 100% SWAM. The section sizes I built were 4,3,3,4,2 - not including the solo string tracks, which were there just to fill some holes in the arrangement.
I've checked your midi file, I found there is one track of ensemble for each part. How did you build that 4,3,3,4,2 section?
Have you edited parameters other than modulation?
Thank you for your sharing! Any further info will be appreciated.
Studio One has a feature that allows you to stack multiple instruments on a single track. If you build ensembles from solo instruments like I did, then you can use a similar system depending on your DAW of choice, ie. stacks, folders, etc. Or you can single-track each one and copy the midi over.
Ok I see. I'm using Logic so I have to build it myself one track one instrument.
I wonder how to push the solo strings a bit further with the bus send reverb trick, because my treatment somehow still sounds too close, too loud.
If you have midi data that you would be willing to share? It would be really interesting for (FF fans like us at least?) To hear a mock up like this performed by other libraries just to contrast how much different modeling really is as far as realism
Hi @peterharket ,I got SWAM strings v2 (which was based on tech from Sample Modeling before they broke up into two companies), and it worked wonders with my ROLI Seaboard. However, after upgrading to v3 (which was a total revamp utilizing proprietary tech not developed with/by Sample Modeling), it totally lost its playability and sound IMHO. I sold my copy, but happily managed to retain the v2 version, which I can use with Blue Cat's Patchwork on a Silicon Mac (the v2 was discontinued, and as such did not get the silicone treatment). Any one else had the same experience of the "downgrade" from v2 to v3?